Reporting to the Director of Development, and working closely with the Manager of Individual Giving, the Development Operations Manager will provide administrative and logistical support for the Development office, including managing the operations of the office, maintaining the Development calendar and administrative organizations, managing data in the donor database, accurate and timely processing of gifts, generating reports and mailing lists, producing thank you letters, helping plan and staff donor events, and assisting with Board of Trustees communications and materials.
This position works in multi-faceted operations of a comprehensive and integrated Development Department and will require regular contact with a variety of external and internal constituencies, including staff, donors, patrons, and members of the Board of Trustees. This is a year-round, full-time position, and benefits include paid vacation, health insurance, and retirement plan.
The incumbent will have strong attention to detail, effective written and oral communication skills, and experience in managing databases. The successful candidate will also be a collaborative member of the Development team and a strategic, flexible, positive, and curious thinker. The Company seeks a candidate who embraces Shakespeare & Company’s vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, as well as anti-racism initiatives. Applicants from groups historically underrepresented in theater administration are strongly encouraged to apply.
SUPERVISOR(S): Director of Development
SCHEDULE: weekdays typical with some weekend and evenings, especially in the summer season
We understand that there are many paths to developing skills and acquiring experience and therefore welcome candidates from diverse and nontraditional backgrounds for this role who have demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to carry out the major duties outlined in this job description.
